Purchasing Assistant - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

2d•$44,129 - $71,928•Onsite

About The Position

A Purchasing Assistant performs paraprofessional purchasing and office support work in a City agency or to assist Procurement Specialists and Buyers in the Bureau of Purchases. Work of this class may involve supervising office support personnel. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. The work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
One year of experience in processing and expediting the purchase of commodities or services.
Knowledge of office and purchasing procedures.
Knowledge of the techniques of expediting and processing the purchase of commodities and services.
Knowledge of procurement forms.
Ability to compile data and prepare reports and forms.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to expedite the purchase of commodities and services.
Ability to develop record keeping systems.
Authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed for positions of trust.
Complete a mandatory six-month probation.